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# Diaphanous Black Gowns
The Ziad Ghanem Fall 2011 Couture Collection Features Beautiful Silks

By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-01 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziad-ghanem-fall-2011-couture-collection
References: [hautemacabre](http://hautemacabre.com/2010/07/bal-des-tetes/#more-12945) & [ziadghanem](http://www.ziadghanem.co.uk/)

The new Ziad Ghanem Fall 2011 Couture collection features amazing [flowing dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026). Even I want the dresses in this lookbook. Ziad Ghanem integrates themes of [surrealism and fantasy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir) within each dress design, and this collection shows it off perfectly.

Titled 'BAL DES TÃŠTES,' the Ziad Ghanem Fall 2011 Couture collection also gives a gothic feeling mixed with a bit of futurism. See more images from this line above.

**Implications** - As North American markets continue to be overwhelmed by graphics with highly saturated colors, fashion houses are utilizing dark gothic aesthetics to differentiate themselves from their peers. Corporations looking to garner consumer attention should similarly research existing market patterns and deviate in order to stand out.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.1/10
- Popularity: 93% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Dark Gothic Aesthetics:** Fashion houses are utilizing dark gothic aesthetics to differentiate themselves from their peers.
- **Fantasy and Surrealism:** Incorporating themes of fantasy and surrealism within dress designs allows for unique and eye-catching creations.
- **Flowing Dresses:** The use of flowing fabrics and drapery in dress designs are becoming increasingly popular in the couture industry.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Industry:** Fashion houses can differentiate themselves from their competitors by incorporating dark gothic aesthetics or incorporating fantasy and surrealism into dress designs.
- **Graphic Design Industry:** Graphic designers can avoid oversaturated markets by researching existing market patterns and deviating from the norm to stand out.
- **Textile Industry:** The use of flowing fabrics and drapery in dress designs can drive demand for unique and innovative textiles.

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